Istanbul: Selcuk Bayraktar, board chairman and chief technology officer of Trkiye's Baykar, on Saturday called for the creation of a 'Technological Solidarity Alliance' among allied and developing nations, warning that global technology monopolies pose an increasing threat to national sovereignty, privacy, and human freedom. Speaking at the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition, Bayraktar said the world is facing not only a technological crossroads but also a moral one, arguing that future technologies must be built around ethics, justice, and human dignity.

According to Anadolu Agency, the event was organized by SAHA Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center, with Anadolu serving as global communications partner. Bayraktar emphasized that modern threats no longer stem only from conventional military forces but increasingly from technological systems embedded in supply chains, data centers, and everyday consumer devices. He argued that technologies initially presented as tools to democratize information have evolved into systems of dependency and control.

Bayraktar highlighted that algorithms used by digital platforms are increasingly designed to maximize user engagement by exploiting emotional reactions rather than promoting truth. He warned that artificial intelligence systems now optimize content around fear, anger, and hedonism to keep users connected to digital platforms for longer periods. He also expressed concern that the distinction between humans and machines is becoming increasingly blurred, with technologies developed without moral responsibility risking becoming instruments of destruction.

Bayraktar criticized the growing influence of global technology corporations over societies, likening them to techno-feudalist fiefdoms. He stressed that humanity is far more than a mere source of data and called for a technological order grounded in justice and human dignity. He advocated for countries to develop independent ecosystems capable of protecting data privacy and digital sovereignty.

Bayraktar's call for a 'Technological Solidarity Alliance' emphasizes cooperation among 'friendly, brotherly and oppressed nations' to share advanced technologies and pool resources. He highlighted Trkiye's 'National Technology Initiative' and the role of the TEKNOFEST generation in advancing the country's technological capabilities, noting that engineers and developers trained through TEKNOFEST are already contributing to next-generation technologies.